Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Enacts GS Chapter 55A, Article 18 (The Personal Privacy Protection Act). Sets the uncodified text of the act from the first edition into sections of Article 18, spanning from GS 55A-18-01 (Short Title) to GS 55A-18-07 (Severability). Makes corresponding changes to the text to implement the codification.

Clarifies that “supporter” and “volunteer” do not include members of the governing board, officers, directors, or staff of a nonprofit organization. Amends the definition of public agency by no longer specifically including institutions of higher education.

Replaces language exempting any report required by state law with reporting or disclosure required by GS Chapter 163, Article 22A.

Specifies that the Article does not preclude the authority of the Secretary of State to audit, examine, review, or investigate under GS Chapters 10B, 55A, 78A, 78C, 78D, 120C, and 131F if the specified conditions are met.

Exempts from the Article requests by the Attorney General required for an audit, exam, review, or investigation under GS Chapter 36C, 36E, 55A, 75, and 131F if conditions are met.

Makes additional clarifying changes.